Exercise, Athletes and Muscle Growth
A macronutrient that is comprised of amino acids and is prioritized in athletes and bodybuilders.
What is protein?
The amount of calories that is equal to 1lb of body fat.
If someone is deficient in this mineral they are considered anemic.
What is iron?
This is a supplement taken daily and contains live, active cultures to support the healthy bacteria in a person's digestive system.
What is a probiotic?
A diet consisting of only meats, dairy and eggs with very little carbohydrates, usually being fruits.
What is the carnivore diet?
A macronutrient that is used as our body's primary source of fuel and must be included in a diet to build muscle.
What is a carbohydrate?
A person enters this when their daily caloric intake is less than their daily caloric expenditure.
What is a calorie deficit?
Sun exposure and fatty fish are a great source of this vitamin that 42% of Americans are deficient in.
What is vitamin D?
This is a supplement that is designed to aid a person in getting their daily needs in various vitamins and nutrients.
What is a multivitamin?
A diet consisting of high fat and protein and usually under 50g of carbohydrates per day.
What is the keto diet?
The average range of caloric need for an individual.
What is 2000-2500 calories?
People are considered this when their BMI is under 18.5.
What is underweight?
A mineral that our bodies need to maintain strong bones. 7 out of 10 Americans are deficient in this mineral.
What is calcium?
This is a legal central nervous stimulant that can suppress appetite in some people and is found naturally in coffee and some teas.
What is caffeine?
A type of eating style where a person switches between fasting and eating on a schedule.
What is intermittent fasting?
The main storage form of glucose in the human body.
The amount of calories found in 1 gram of fat.
What is 9 calories?
This carbohydrate is extremely important to a healthy digestive system and still, 95% of Americans do not consume the daily recommended amount of it which is 25-35 grams.
What is fiber?
A mixture of proteins isolated from the liquid material created as a by-product of cheese production.
What is whey protein?
A diet consisting of fruits, veggies, lean meats, fish, eggs and nuts and seeds.
What is the paleo diet?
The amount of protein (in grams) a person must eat in a day to build or maintain muscle mass.
What is .8-1g per lb of a person's body weight?
What is 45/25/30?
This is as good for health as diet and exercise and college students only get 6-7 hours of it per 24 hours.
What is sleep?
What is creatine?
A diet consisting of fruits, veggies, beans, seeds, grains, lean meat and nuts while specifically avoiding red meat and full-fat dairy.
What is the mediterranean diet?